Overview
- Chicago Public Schools has cut 1,619 positions since late June, following an initial round that eliminated 161 central office and crossing guard roles.
- The July 11 layoffs included 432 teachers (132 special education), 311 paraprofessionals, 33 security officers and 677 special education classroom assistants.
- Staffing decisions for special education reflect documented student needs and involve workers represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 73 and the Chicago Teachers Union.
- The district has lost federal COVID relief funding and remains more than $1 billion short under the state’s funding formula, a shortfall that delayed school-level budget allocations.
- More than 80% of displaced employees have historically secured positions within the district before the school year begins, and CPS will host summer hiring fairs to support affected staff.